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As a Staff Software Engineer at Visa Technology & Operations LLC in Foster City, you'll implement web applications and services using big data technologies, design and unit test applications following established standards, develop security components, provide third-level support, and collaborate with various stakeholders to meet business requirements.

To qualify for the Staff Software Engineer role at Visa in Foster City, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with 8 years of progressive experience in software engineering or related occupations.

The Staff Software Engineer at Visa Technology & Operations LLC will utilize big data technologies to implement robust web applications and services, thereby enhancing our rapid data processing and analytics capabilities to improve overall service delivery.

At Visa Technology & Operations LLC, Staff Software Engineers will enjoy a collaborative and innovative work environment that supports professional growth. The Foster City office encourages teamwork with partial telecommuting options to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

In the role of Staff Software Engineer at Visa, you will provide third-level support to business users, addressing complex queries and ensuring that the software solutions you help develop meet user needs effectively.

When responding to this question, elaborate on specific projects where you developed web applications utilizing big data technologies. Highlight the tools and frameworks you used, your role, and how you addressed challenges during the development process.

Discuss your understanding of industry security standards and how you've implemented security measures in your previous projects. Mention practices like code reviews, using secure coding techniques, and integrating security features from the design phase.

Emphasize your communication skills and adaptability when working with different teams. Provide examples of successful collaborations and how they led to achieving project goals effectively.

Share your approach to unit testing, including the frameworks you use, how you determine what to test, and your strategy for maintaining good test coverage throughout the development life cycle.

Explain your criteria for evaluating software products, such as performance, usability, scalability, and alignment with business needs. Provide examples of how this evaluation influenced your projects.

Choose a specific challenging project and outline what made it difficult, the steps you took to overcome those challenges, and the successful outcome that resulted from your efforts.

Share your debugging process, including tools you utilize and techniques you apply to identify and fix bugs. Be sure to mention how you document issues and solutions for future reference.

Articulate the importance of a Staff Software Engineer in technical leadership, mentorship to junior developers, facilitating communication between teams, and ensuring that projects adhere to best practices and deadlines.

Discuss the resources you rely on, such as blogs, webinars, online courses, and professional conferences, to continuously enhance your knowledge and how you apply new practices in your work.

Share your enthusiasm for Visa's commitment to innovation and technology, as well as your desire to be part of a team that actively shapes the future of digital payments and security solutions.